Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige

Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (Kannada:ಮಾತಾಡ್ ಮಾತಾಡು ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ, translation: Speak, Speak out, Jasmine) is a Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar. Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige can be roughly transliterated from North Karnataka's colloquial Kannada as Speak, Speak out, Jasmine. Maathaad Maathaad Mallige depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural sectors of India. Dr. Vishnuvardhan's Performance and Nagathihalli's Narration was much praised by critics. Dr.Vishnuvardhan was the right choice for the film, his build, looks and age made the role look strong. His Performance was emotional, graceful and touching.It is also said that it was courageous on his part to accept such a role that had no space for his action image. It is certainly one of his best performances.[1][2][3]

Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige
Directed byNagathihalli Chandrashekhar
Produced byK. Manju
Written byNagathihalli Chandrashekhar
StarringDr.Vishnuvardhan
Sudeep
Suhasini
Rangayana Raghu
Tara
C. R. Simha
Music byMano Murthy
Release date
  • 24 August 2007 (2007-08-24)
Running time
130 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Plot

The film starts with a happy small family of Hoovaiah (Dr.Vishnuvardhan) and Kanaka (Suhasini) having a small field growing flowers of Mallige, Sampige and other flowers which spread fragrance. The couple have three daughters in a small village of Jenu Koppa. Hoovaiah stands true to his devotion to Gandhi philosophy of Satyagraha come whatever may facing with nonchalance and non-violence. Globalization companies cause problems for the village as there are rich mine deposits nearby. Hoovaiah, zamindar of Jenu Koppa village, is a flower seller. Villagers revere him. When the government gives an MNC the licence to acquire land for mining in Jenukoppa, he strongly opposes it. But Kurupayya (Rangayana Raghu) joins hands with politicians and officials and tries to brainwash people to sell their land for a huge amount. Police atrocities and lathi charges on villagers force Hoovaiah to fight a lone battle against land acquisition. Fed up by the turn of events, all villagers decide to leave the village. But Hoovaiah launches a hunger strike to save the village and finally wins the battle.

Cast

Release

Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige was released on 24 August 2007. And also released in San Jose, California, United States on 24 August 2007.[4]

Critical reception

The film got positive reviews upon its release. Reddiff.com gave 4/5 stars saying "Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige is not a film with slow paced narration; it is a commercial film with a good message. A must-see film.".[3] Times of India gave 4/5 stars and wrote "VISHNUVARDHAN'S brilliance and an excellent script by Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar make Mathad Mathadu Mallige a film worth watching".[2] Indiaglitz.com gave score 8/10 stating "This is not just a film. Film that is food for thought too! It is an awakening cinema and clarion call for the villagers and farmers."[5]

Awards
Totals
Awards won 5
Nominations N/A

Karnataka State Film Awards :-

Southern India Cinematographer's Association Awards (SICA Awards) :-

Udaya Film Awards :-

Filmfare Awards South :-

Soundtrack

The official soundtrack contains 9 songs composed by Mano Murthy with lyrics penned by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and Gollahalli Shivprasad.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Baaro Nam Terige"Nagathihalli ChandrashekharRajesh Krishnan, Nanditha, B. Jayashree 
2."Jhana Jhana"Gollahalli ShivprasadC. Aswath 
3."Nammane Aramane"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarBalasubrahmanyam, Nanditha, Vidya, Amrutha, Shantala Vattam 
4."Elli Hodavo"Gollahalli ShivprasadPichchalli Srinivas 
5."Banna Bannada Hoove"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal 
6."Elli Hodavo (Pathos)"Gollahalli ShivprasadPraveen Datt Stephen 
7."Bevara Hanigale"Gollahalli ShivprasadPichchalli Srinivas, Gollahalli Shivprasad, Jenny 
8."Appikonda"Gollahalli ShivprasadShantala Vattam 
9."Baaro Nanna Sharukh"Nagathihalli ChandrashekarSunidhi Chauhan 
gollark: "hmm yes I will spend several tens of thousands of £ demonstrating to a few random people that I have money" - mostly idiots.
gollark: It's a very expensive reminder.
gollark: How many regularly-visited-by-competent-mathematicians websites which are vulnerable to apiotakeover using 1337 h4xx are there?
gollark: Random people are bad and will get it !!WRONG!!.
gollark: I mean, if you're studying, say, maths, then it's not helpful if random people see a question saying "Prove that there are an infinite number of primes. You have 10 seconds."

Critical reception

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References
  1. "Maathaad Maathaadu...review". Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  2. "Mathad Mathadu Mallige (Kannada) Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  3. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/24ssmath.htm Rediff
  4. "Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige". chirag-entertainers.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. "Mathadu Mathadu Mallige review. Mathadu Mathadu Mallige Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  6. "Gulabi Talkies bags 3 Karnataka State Film Awards". entertainment.oneindia.in. 12 January 2009.
  7. "Puneeth, Umasri share top honors". indiaglitz.com. 12 January 2009.
  8. "SICA (Southern India Cinematographers Associations) Awards". cinematographers-southindia.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014.
  9. "'Sun Feast Udaya-2007'". indiaglitz.com. 10 March 2008.
  10. "Mathadu Mathadu Mallige Kannada Movie - Preview, Trailers, Gallery, Review, Events, Synopsis". Nowrunning. 24 August 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  11. http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/how_is_it/2007/mathad_mathad_mallige_07.shtml%5B%5D Chitraloka
  12. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/moviereview/2309091.cms Times of India
  13. "Movie News - Bollywood (Hindi), Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam - filmibeat". Archived from the original on 19 October 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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